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ROB RUN vehicles & helicopters

Short answer

Rent a car for free at the nearest Parking Terminal whenever you don’t have one. To own a car, get a plot with a house or garage and keep the key in a key locker, then upgrade it with modules. Helicopters can only be bought with a base in the central district, or found in loot.

Verified Early Access · Nov 4 2026 patch 12 sources

Free rental cars

Everyone starts with a rented car. Dev post If you don’t have an active vehicle, rent one for free at the nearest Parking Terminal. Official Players report that a rental gets recalled when you rent another, and whatever is in its trunk drops out. Players

Owning a car

  1. Get the right plotBuy or rent a plot of land with a house or a garage. Official
  2. Buy the vehicleOwning a plot with a house or garage is what unlocks buying your own car. Vehicle keys also turn up as loot. Official Dev post
  3. Store the keyPut the key in your key locker at home. Official

Kefir’s concept art covers retro cars and sports cars, “and not only wheels”. Dev post

Upgrades and modules

  • Vehicle modules boost performance and go under the hood, in the trunk or on the underbody, depending on the mod. Official
  • Swap modules at a city auto repair shop, or build a lift at your base and do it yourself. Dev post
  • More cars than parking? Build a garage. Dev post

Helicopters

Kefir calls the helicopter a status symbol. You can only buy one if your base is in the central district, but with luck you can also find one in loot. Official Keep it on a helipad at your base. Dev post

Cars, cargo and getaways

  • Your ride is central to surviving and profiting: good driving can beat cops or rivals even when you’re outgunned. Dev post
  • Vehicles carry stolen cargo and safes. Some players crack safes at home, others sell contraband in the city. Dev post
  • Since Nov 4, the Buletti can no longer transport shipments. Patch
  • Cops get a patrol vehicle from the department. Official

Trunks and car theft

Buy a lockpick on the Black Market to break into other players’ trunks, cop cars included. Official Anyone can do the same to you, anywhere in the city. A car itself can only be taken in a full base-wiping raid, which seizes vehicles parked on the property. Dev post

Questions players ask

How do I get a car in ROB RUN?

If you don’t have an active vehicle, rent one for free at the nearest Parking Terminal. To own a car, you need a plot of land with a house or garage, then buy the vehicle and store its key in your key locker.

How do I upgrade my car?

Install vehicle modules under the hood, in the trunk or on the underbody. You can swap modules at a city auto repair shop or build a lift at your base and do it yourself.

How do I get a helicopter in ROB RUN?

You can only buy a helicopter if your base is in the central district. You can also find one in loot. Build a helipad at your base to keep it.

Can I steal another player’s car?

Not directly. Any player can lockpick and raid your trunk anywhere in the city, but taking the car itself requires a full base-wiping raid, which needs an ultra-rare loot-only item.

Evidence locker

Every tag on this page links to one of these. Official = Kefir help center or Steam store. Dev post = Kefir's Steam announcements and pinned posts. Patch = patch notes. Players = forum reports Kefir hasn't confirmed.

  1. Dev post Your First Look at Looty Bay Steam announcement ·
  2. Official How do I get a car? Kefir help center ·
  3. Players Community FAQ (robrun.info, fan site) robrun.info ·
  4. Official How do I get and upgrade my own car? Kefir help center ·
  5. Dev post Gameplay Overview Steam announcement ·
  6. Dev post Choose Your Vehicle Steam announcement ·
  7. Dev post Base Management Steam announcement ·
  8. Official How do I get a helicopter? Kefir help center ·
  9. Patch First Changes & Server Schedule Steam announcement ·
  10. Official How do I become a cop? Kefir help center ·
  11. Official How do I lockpick a trunk? Kefir help center ·
  12. Dev post Frequently Asked Questions Steam announcement ·

Something wrong or outdated after a patch? The game changes weekly in Early Access. Check the official help center or our patch log.

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